Jerry Lee

Worley

Jerry Lee Worley, 83, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Bellevue Cemetery, in Bellevue, Texas.

Jerry was born on July 8, 1942, to Glenn Lee Worley and Lauvai Whitlock in Kane, Illinois. He married his first wife, Gloria Jean Hawk, on May 12, 1961, and they had two children, Randy and Rhonda.

Jerry joined the Air Force on December 15, 1960, and retired on November 30, 1980, after serving his country for 20 years. During his military service, he was the recipient of many Cluster Medals. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Jerry spent the next 25 years working in law enforcement.

He married Karon Hogue Stell on June 1, 1975, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and they shared 50 wonderful years together.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Tom Worley and stepson Richard Stell. He is survived by his wife Karon, daughter Rhonda Worley Ryle and husband James, of Dean, Texas, son Randy Worley and wife Brenda of Iowa Park, Texas and son Keith Stell of Wichita Falls, Texas, brothers David Worley of Washington and Tim Worley of Illinois. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Brandon Worley, (Amanda), Blake Worley, Brittany Chavez, Brooke Chavez, Clayton Worley, (Allyson), & Jeremy Stell.
15 great grandchildren, Noah, Emmalie, Layla, Dillon, Evan, AP, Serenity, Savanah, Audrina, Amaya, Ava, Armani, Maverick, Bear and Callum. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In Lieu of flowers Memorials can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd, Wichita Falls TX   76310